My trip to the International Swiss Talent Forum (ISTF)

We are delighted that you took part in the International Swiss Talent Forum 2025, representing both The Big Bang Competition, and the UK! What did you enjoy most about taking part in ISTF 2025?
During the ISTF, my team and I had the chance to explore the question: How can we leverage AI to improve employees' work experiences and shape a more human-centered future of work? I personally loved exploring this topic, as it is so relevant in today's society. I also loved working with people from all over the world, as we all had different ways of thinking and communicating.

The theme for the forum is ‘The Future of Work’ – what one change would you like to see in work places?
I would love to see AI positively implemented into everyday work. Maybe it would make jobs more meaningful instead of wasting valuable time and resources. I would also like an innovation room where people can explore their ideas through VR and AR so they can actually experiment without major consequences.
 
The forum takes place in Switzerland. What did you enjoy most about your trip (outside of the forum) and did you bring back any souvenirs?
Every night after dinner we would all go to the game room and play pool or board games. I loved this as we could get to know people outside of the team. On the 3rd day of the forum we had a free evening where we could go wherever we wanted. So me and some of the other participants went to Bern to have dinner. This was one of my favourite nights as we could really explore part of Switzerland and get to know each other outside the forum.

If you could make one big change to help young people get jobs – what would it be?
If I could change one thing to help young people get jobs, I would give young adults more accessible mentorship and internships in their chosen field to allow people to have hands-on experience in the professional world. I also think we could slightly adapt the education system to give students skills and the knowledge in economics, politics and the environment.

Your Big Bang Competition entry was an ACL Football Boot’, looking at how to improve the design of football boots to prevent injury to athletes. What gave you the idea for this?
I came up with the idea after realizing that all my favourite footballers were not competing in the World Cup due to the same injury. After doing some research I found that 25 of the world’s top female football players missed the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Do you wish to have a career in sport and tech? If not, tell us what you hope to do as a career?
No, I do not want a career in sport, but I do want a career in bioengineering, and maybe go into genetic engineering but I am still open to other parts of bioengineering.

Can you tell us the one big takeaway (what you found surprising/memorable/most interesting) from your trip to Switzerland?
I learnt how to communicate with people from all around the world. But as a team, it was extremely important to us to incorporate each other's talents, for example, one of my teammates is an amazing artist, so we used this for our final solution. It was also important to my team and me to have a good balance between work and fun. To try and make a more productive work environment. One of the most surprising things that I have taken away from this experience is the friendships I have made. I am so grateful that I have friends all over the world and that I can share experiences, learn from different cultures, and support each other.